LORD, DO YOU WASH MY FEET?

"Lord, Do You Wash My Feet?" is a deeply moving piece by Jude Nnam, composed specifically for the liturgy of Holy Thursday. Drawing directly from the Gospel account of the Last Supper, the song captures the profound humility of Christ as He washes the feet of His disciples. It is an ideal choice for the Mandatum—the ceremonial washing of feet during the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper—bringing the scriptural narrative to life in the choir loft and the pews.

The verses walk the congregation through the dialogue between Jesus and Simon Peter, moving from Peter's initial resistance to Christ's gentle but firm instruction on servant leadership. Nnam's arrangement uses a conversational call-and-response feel in the chorus, emphasizing the personal nature of Christ's question and command.

As the song progresses through its seven verses, it transitions from the physical act of washing feet to the broader spiritual mandate of "Ubi Caritas" (Where charity and love are, God is there). By the final verses, the choir proclaims the new commandment to love one another, leaving the faithful with a powerful reflection on faith, hope, and the greatest of these—love.